Zaina El Hajj is a 46 year old woman presenting to the emergency department with a 24 hour history of feeling unwell. Initially she stated she had indigestion and took some Mylanta with no improvement. By this morning, she had pain radiating from her epigastric region up to her jaw. Zaina is an accountant with […]

You’ve spent some time using the ICD-10-CM coding manual to select and assign codes for various conditions, illnesses, or injuries. As you continue to learn about different body systems and the conditions associated with them, reflect on the purpose of the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines and how they guide you when selecting codes. 2. Initial […]

You’re working on the pediatric floor caring for a 6-month-old female admitted with pneumonia. Her parents rang the bell to inform you that her machine is alarming. When you go in, you notice her saturations are 80%, and her lips appear pink, respirations are 32. The nasal prongs are on in her nares. 1) List […]

Your supervisor knows that you are in graduate school and currently learning about conflict resolution. You have told her that you want to move into more of a leadership role in your organization. To assist you in building your resume, she has asked you to develop a conflict resolution policy, procedures, and training for your […]

Your project will be an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Project. EBP is a process used to review, analyze, and translate the latest scientific evidence. The goal is to quickly incorporate the best available research, along with clinical experience and patient preference, into clinical practice, so nurses can make informed patient-care decisions (Dang et al., 2022). Remember […]

Your second client has T2DM. You have been asked to perform and record a chemical reagent strip urinalysis, colour blindness test, and blood glucose measurement. The client complains of excessive thirst and has asked for water immediately. Describe how you perform each of these clinical measurements? Provide an example of how you would explain the […]

Your facility is planning to unveil a major and particularly important informatics event. What to discuss in your implementation plan: Executive summary to include the characteristics of the nursing informatics system that will be implemented and how this plan compares to other information systems discuss the informatics product or system that is being implemented Compare […]

Your nursing leader has asked you to provide her with information regarding the legislation on California’s nursing union negotiated staffing ratios. You will prepare a policy briefing document that details the process and outcome associated with this piece of legislation. Your nursing leader will use this briefing document to guide her decision on whether this […]

Your client has T2DM. You have been asked to perform and record a chemical reagent strip urinalysis, colour blindness test, and blood glucose measurement. The client complains of excessive thirst and has asked for water immediately. In what sequence would you perform these clinical measurements? What infection control precautions do you need to follow throughout […]

Your care is important and communicating changes in the patient’s condition are critical for the best outcome for the patient. When assisting a patient to the dining room, you observe the following: the patient enjoys chatting with friends on the way and is pleasant and cooperative. The patient becomes flushed and appears to have an […]